NBCC to Host Annual Community Assessment Forum

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's annual September Community Assessment Forum will focus on not only identifying emerging and urgent issues in the community, but hearing about what projects or initiatives participants want to learn more about. 
 
The forum will be held on Friday, Sept. 13, from 10 to noon at Terra Nova located at 85 Main St.
 
Children are welcome.
 
Everyone in Northern Berkshire can attend with topics for discussion.  
 
"Our monthly forums are designed to get residents talking and learning about the issues and concerns that affect the quality of life in our community. Please join us and be a part of the change you want to see in North Berkshire," said Amber Besaw, NBCC's executive director.
 
The forum will begin with a round of introductions, followed by brief announcements of upcoming events or new projects.

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Windsor Man Promoted to Major in National Guard

WINDSOR, Mass. — Corbin Lounsbury of Windsor was recently promoted to major in the New York Army National Guard.
 
Major Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
 
Lounsbury, assigned to Cyber Protection Team 173, received a promotion Sept. 5 to the rank of major.
 
Army National Guard promotions are based on a soldier's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism, and future development potential. These promotions recognize the best-qualified soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.
 
There are 20,000 members in New York's Army, Air National Guard, the Naval Militia, and the New York Guard. They are managed by the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs, the state's executive agency responsible to the governor.
 
Guardsmen and women are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits, international travel, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance, and contributions towards retirement programs similar to a 401(k).
 
For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.
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